Les choses autour de moi/ The things around me
An ornamental map of Bordeaux

A city\'s personality is made by all its fine details. In the ancient town of Bordeaux the numerous and small ornaments called my attention. They were just everywhere I came along,
whether at big squares or in remote streets. If one regards them individually there appears no function but in total they give Bordeaux a part of its identity.
The ornamental map draws attention to that and invites the user to discover the city in a new way. It simply lists all the small and sometimes even hidden ornaments instead of famous, big sights. The map does not set great store by exact orientation but rather wants to seduce the user to cherish the beauty of a city and to watch closely. Thus, this map is not just
for tourists but for anyone who wants to see Bordeaux from a new perspective.
»Les choses autour de moi« is a homage to Bordeaux in particular and to the small particularities of places in general.

Les choses autour de moi/ The things around me
An ornamental map of Bordeaux

A city\'s personality is made by all its fine details. In the ancient town of Bordeaux the numerous and small ornaments called my attention. They were just everywhere I came along,
whether at big squares or in remote streets. If one regards them individually there appears no function but in total they give Bordeaux a part of its identity.
The ornamental map draws attention to that and invites the user to discover the city in a new way. It simply lists all the small and sometimes even hidden ornaments instead of famous, big sights. The map does not set great store by exact orientation but rather wants to seduce the user to cherish the beauty of a city and to watch closely. Thus, this map is not just
for tourists but for anyone who wants to see Bordeaux from a new perspective.
»Les choses autour de moi« is a homage to Bordeaux in particular and to the small particularities of places in general.

Les choses autour de moi/ The things around me
An ornamental map of Bordeaux

A city\'s personality is made by all its fine details. In the ancient town of Bordeaux the numerous and small ornaments called my attention. They were just everywhere I came along,
whether at big squares or in remote streets. If one regards them individually there appears no function but in total they give Bordeaux a part of its identity.
The ornamental map draws attention to that and invites the user to discover the city in a new way. It simply lists all the small and sometimes even hidden ornaments instead of famous, big sights. The map does not set great store by exact orientation but rather wants to seduce the user to cherish the beauty of a city and to watch closely. Thus, this map is not just
for tourists but for anyone who wants to see Bordeaux from a new perspective.
»Les choses autour de moi« is a homage to Bordeaux in particular and to the small particularities of places in general.

Tack emerged from the critical examination of the furniture giant IKEA. Just like the Swedish company, which picks out certain design pieces and imitates them, Tack is geared to another piece of furniture, namely IKEA\'s famous side table Lack.Tack carries the simplicity of the table to extremes, resolves into its single parts and also discards the varnish. A pure, elementary piece of furniture stands in front of us, which is just put together by a tension belt. Out of this point zero Tack offers new possibilities and leaves it to its owner to paint it or assemble its pieces in an unusual way. Thus, the side table manages to stand above the sea of IKEA mass produced goods.

Tack emerged from the critical examination of the furniture giant IKEA. Just like the Swedish company, which picks out certain design pieces and imitates them, Tack is geared to another piece of furniture, namely IKEA\'s famous side table Lack.Tack carries the simplicity of the table to extremes, resolves into its single parts and also discards the varnish. A pure, elementary piece of furniture stands in front of us, which is just put together by a tension belt. Out of this point zero Tack offers new possibilities and leaves it to its owner to paint it or assemble its pieces in an unusual way. Thus, the side table manages to stand above the sea of IKEA mass produced goods.

Tack emerged from the critical examination of the furniture giant IKEA. Just like the Swedish company, which picks out certain design pieces and imitates them, Tack is geared to another piece of furniture, namely IKEA\'s famous side table Lack.Tack carries the simplicity of the table to extremes, resolves into its single parts and also discards the varnish. A pure, elementary piece of furniture stands in front of us, which is just put together by a tension belt. Out of this point zero Tack offers new possibilities and leaves it to its owner to paint it or assemble its pieces in an unusual way. Thus, the side table manages to stand above the sea of IKEA mass produced goods.

Tack emerged from the critical examination of the furniture giant IKEA. Just like the Swedish company, which picks out certain design pieces and imitates them, Tack is geared to another piece of furniture, namely IKEA\'s famous side table Lack.Tack carries the simplicity of the table to extremes, resolves into its single parts and also discards the varnish. A pure, elementary piece of furniture stands in front of us, which is just put together by a tension belt. Out of this point zero Tack offers new possibilities and leaves it to its owner to paint it or assemble its pieces in an unusual way. Thus, the side table manages to stand above the sea of IKEA mass produced goods.

Tack emerged from the critical examination of the furniture giant IKEA. Just like the Swedish company, which picks out certain design pieces and imitates them, Tack is geared to another piece of furniture, namely IKEA\'s famous side table Lack.Tack carries the simplicity of the table to extremes, resolves into its single parts and also discards the varnish. A pure, elementary piece of furniture stands in front of us, which is just put together by a tension belt. Out of this point zero Tack offers new possibilities and leaves it to its owner to paint it or assemble its pieces in an unusual way. Thus, the side table manages to stand above the sea of IKEA mass produced goods.

Tack emerged from the critical examination of the furniture giant IKEA. Just like the Swedish company, which picks out certain design pieces and imitates them, Tack is geared to another piece of furniture, namely IKEA\'s famous side table Lack.Tack carries the simplicity of the table to extremes, resolves into its single parts and also discards the varnish. A pure, elementary piece of furniture stands in front of us, which is just put together by a tension belt. Out of this point zero Tack offers new possibilities and leaves it to its owner to paint it or assemble its pieces in an unusual way. Thus, the side table manages to stand above the sea of IKEA mass produced goods.

Tack emerged from the critical examination of the furniture giant IKEA. Just like the Swedish company, which picks out certain design pieces and imitates them, Tack is geared to another piece of furniture, namely IKEA\'s famous side table Lack.Tack carries the simplicity of the table to extremes, resolves into its single parts and also discards the varnish. A pure, elementary piece of furniture stands in front of us, which is just put together by a tension belt. Out of this point zero Tack offers new possibilities and leaves it to its owner to paint it or assemble its pieces in an unusual way. Thus, the side table manages to stand above the sea of IKEA mass produced goods.

Wanka is shilly-shally and swings between up and down. The bowl offers space for snacks and makes us aware that we had enough when it overturns to the other side.However, Wanka also likes to offer her two halves for the fruit and the pit that is left. Thus, she visualizes esthetically the process of eating.

Wanka is shilly-shally and swings between up and down. The bowl offers space for snacks and makes us aware that we had enough when it overturns to the other side.However, Wanka also likes to offer her two halves for the fruit and the pit that is left. Thus, she visualizes esthetically the process of eating.

Wanka is shilly-shally and swings between up and down. The bowl offers space for snacks and makes us aware that we had enough when it overturns to the other side.However, Wanka also likes to offer her two halves for the fruit and the pit that is left. Thus, she visualizes esthetically the process of eating.

Wanka is shilly-shally and swings between up and down. The bowl offers space for snacks and makes us aware that we had enough when it overturns to the other side.However, Wanka also likes to offer her two halves for the fruit and the pit that is left. Thus, she visualizes esthetically the process of eating.

Partykit XY / COL contains all the ingredients needed for an extraordinary event. The centerpiece of this kit is a guiding system which does not only lead the guests through the buffet but also invites them to contribute something to their menu. Therefore, every guest gets a basic ingredient like an apple and can then decide what to do with it: cutting, grating or just eating? He finally arrives at one of 32 possible goals and completes his meal with the specially prepared apple. Participants are guided by tape strips that can be sticked on the floor or at the walls, the single instructions are communicated with pictograms. Thus everyone can become part of the event and enjoy it actively instead of just consuming food quietly.Another ingredient of this party kit is a bunch of invitation cards that are held together by a special eating tool. They arouse the guest\'s curiosity and give the event the attention it deserves.At the end every guest receives a parting gift: A napkin which asks its owner to glorify patches with thread and needle. The napkin acts as a souvenir of a special event.Partykit XY / COL is an open and modular system. That is why it can be used for festivities of any size.

Partykit XY / COL contains all the ingredients needed for an extraordinary event. The centerpiece of this kit is a guiding system which does not only lead the guests through the buffet but also invites them to contribute something to their menu. Therefore, every guest gets a basic ingredient like an apple and can then decide what to do with it: cutting, grating or just eating? He finally arrives at one of 32 possible goals and completes his meal with the specially prepared apple. Participants are guided by tape strips that can be sticked on the floor or at the walls, the single instructions are communicated with pictograms. Thus everyone can become part of the event and enjoy it actively instead of just consuming food quietly.Another ingredient of this party kit is a bunch of invitation cards that are held together by a special eating tool. They arouse the guest\'s curiosity and give the event the attention it deserves.At the end every guest receives a parting gift: A napkin which asks its owner to glorify patches with thread and needle. The napkin acts as a souvenir of a special event.Partykit XY / COL is an open and modular system. That is why it can be used for festivities of any size.

Partykit XY / COL contains all the ingredients needed for an extraordinary event. The centerpiece of this kit is a guiding system which does not only lead the guests through the buffet but also invites them to contribute something to their menu. Therefore, every guest gets a basic ingredient like an apple and can then decide what to do with it: cutting, grating or just eating? He finally arrives at one of 32 possible goals and completes his meal with the specially prepared apple. Participants are guided by tape strips that can be sticked on the floor or at the walls, the single instructions are communicated with pictograms. Thus everyone can become part of the event and enjoy it actively instead of just consuming food quietly.Another ingredient of this party kit is a bunch of invitation cards that are held together by a special eating tool. They arouse the guest\'s curiosity and give the event the attention it deserves.At the end every guest receives a parting gift: A napkin which asks its owner to glorify patches with thread and needle. The napkin acts as a souvenir of a special event.Partykit XY / COL is an open and modular system. That is why it can be used for festivities of any size.

Partykit XY / COL contains all the ingredients needed for an extraordinary event. The centerpiece of this kit is a guiding system which does not only lead the guests through the buffet but also invites them to contribute something to their menu. Therefore, every guest gets a basic ingredient like an apple and can then decide what to do with it: cutting, grating or just eating? He finally arrives at one of 32 possible goals and completes his meal with the specially prepared apple. Participants are guided by tape strips that can be sticked on the floor or at the walls, the single instructions are communicated with pictograms. Thus everyone can become part of the event and enjoy it actively instead of just consuming food quietly.Another ingredient of this party kit is a bunch of invitation cards that are held together by a special eating tool. They arouse the guest\'s curiosity and give the event the attention it deserves.At the end every guest receives a parting gift: A napkin which asks its owner to glorify patches with thread and needle. The napkin acts as a souvenir of a special event.Partykit XY / COL is an open and modular system. That is why it can be used for festivities of any size.

Partykit XY / COL contains all the ingredients needed for an extraordinary event. The centerpiece of this kit is a guiding system which does not only lead the guests through the buffet but also invites them to contribute something to their menu. Therefore, every guest gets a basic ingredient like an apple and can then decide what to do with it: cutting, grating or just eating? He finally arrives at one of 32 possible goals and completes his meal with the specially prepared apple. Participants are guided by tape strips that can be sticked on the floor or at the walls, the single instructions are communicated with pictograms. Thus everyone can become part of the event and enjoy it actively instead of just consuming food quietly.Another ingredient of this party kit is a bunch of invitation cards that are held together by a special eating tool. They arouse the guest\'s curiosity and give the event the attention it deserves.At the end every guest receives a parting gift: A napkin which asks its owner to glorify patches with thread and needle. The napkin acts as a souvenir of a special event.Partykit XY / COL is an open and modular system. That is why it can be used for festivities of any size.

Partykit XY / COL contains all the ingredients needed for an extraordinary event. The centerpiece of this kit is a guiding system which does not only lead the guests through the buffet but also invites them to contribute something to their menu. Therefore, every guest gets a basic ingredient like an apple and can then decide what to do with it: cutting, grating or just eating? He finally arrives at one of 32 possible goals and completes his meal with the specially prepared apple. Participants are guided by tape strips that can be sticked on the floor or at the walls, the single instructions are communicated with pictograms. Thus everyone can become part of the event and enjoy it actively instead of just consuming food quietly.Another ingredient of this party kit is a bunch of invitation cards that are held together by a special eating tool. They arouse the guest\'s curiosity and give the event the attention it deserves.At the end every guest receives a parting gift: A napkin which asks its owner to glorify patches with thread and needle. The napkin acts as a souvenir of a special event.Partykit XY / COL is an open and modular system. That is why it can be used for festivities of any size.

Partykit XY / COL contains all the ingredients needed for an extraordinary event. The centerpiece of this kit is a guiding system which does not only lead the guests through the buffet but also invites them to contribute something to their menu. Therefore, every guest gets a basic ingredient like an apple and can then decide what to do with it: cutting, grating or just eating? He finally arrives at one of 32 possible goals and completes his meal with the specially prepared apple. Participants are guided by tape strips that can be sticked on the floor or at the walls, the single instructions are communicated with pictograms. Thus everyone can become part of the event and enjoy it actively instead of just consuming food quietly.Another ingredient of this party kit is a bunch of invitation cards that are held together by a special eating tool. They arouse the guest\'s curiosity and give the event the attention it deserves.At the end every guest receives a parting gift: A napkin which asks its owner to glorify patches with thread and needle. The napkin acts as a souvenir of a special event.Partykit XY / COL is an open and modular system. That is why it can be used for festivities of any size.

Partykit XY / COL contains all the ingredients needed for an extraordinary event. The centerpiece of this kit is a guiding system which does not only lead the guests through the buffet but also invites them to contribute something to their menu. Therefore, every guest gets a basic ingredient like an apple and can then decide what to do with it: cutting, grating or just eating? He finally arrives at one of 32 possible goals and completes his meal with the specially prepared apple. Participants are guided by tape strips that can be sticked on the floor or at the walls, the single instructions are communicated with pictograms. Thus everyone can become part of the event and enjoy it actively instead of just consuming food quietly.Another ingredient of this party kit is a bunch of invitation cards that are held together by a special eating tool. They arouse the guest\'s curiosity and give the event the attention it deserves.At the end every guest receives a parting gift: A napkin which asks its owner to glorify patches with thread and needle. The napkin acts as a souvenir of a special event.Partykit XY / COL is an open and modular system. That is why it can be used for festivities of any size.

Ellen is a hybrid: For one thing it is a shelf which offers space to stow books and magazines, for another thing it is a bench to sit on and read, to make a break and to talk. Bench and shelf = belf. Its three elements can be stacked on top of one another or can be combined extensively with each other. Thus, the user can create space as required, which is never arbitrarily and breaks out of the common orthogonality of a room thanks to Ellen\'s flowing forms. The mobile upholstery that can be rolled out upon Ellen enables the user to sit high aboveground or to use the floor for seating instead of remaining in the typical seating level all day long.Ellen wants to transform the office into a communicative space, allows cosiness and thus supports interpersonal exchange.

Ellen is a hybrid: For one thing it is a shelf which offers space to stow books and magazines, for another thing it is a bench to sit on and read, to make a break and to talk. Bench and shelf = belf. Its three elements can be stacked on top of one another or can be combined extensively with each other. Thus, the user can create space as required, which is never arbitrarily and breaks out of the common orthogonality of a room thanks to Ellen\'s flowing forms. The mobile upholstery that can be rolled out upon Ellen enables the user to sit high aboveground or to use the floor for seating instead of remaining in the typical seating level all day long.Ellen wants to transform the office into a communicative space, allows cosiness and thus supports interpersonal exchange.

Ellen is a hybrid: For one thing it is a shelf which offers space to stow books and magazines, for another thing it is a bench to sit on and read, to make a break and to talk. Bench and shelf = belf. Its three elements can be stacked on top of one another or can be combined extensively with each other. Thus, the user can create space as required, which is never arbitrarily and breaks out of the common orthogonality of a room thanks to Ellen\'s flowing forms. The mobile upholstery that can be rolled out upon Ellen enables the user to sit high aboveground or to use the floor for seating instead of remaining in the typical seating level all day long.Ellen wants to transform the office into a communicative space, allows cosiness and thus supports interpersonal exchange.

Ellen is a hybrid: For one thing it is a shelf which offers space to stow books and magazines, for another thing it is a bench to sit on and read, to make a break and to talk. Bench and shelf = belf. Its three elements can be stacked on top of one another or can be combined extensively with each other. Thus, the user can create space as required, which is never arbitrarily and breaks out of the common orthogonality of a room thanks to Ellen\'s flowing forms. The mobile upholstery that can be rolled out upon Ellen enables the user to sit high aboveground or to use the floor for seating instead of remaining in the typical seating level all day long.Ellen wants to transform the office into a communicative space, allows cosiness and thus supports interpersonal exchange.

Ellen is a hybrid: For one thing it is a shelf which offers space to stow books and magazines, for another thing it is a bench to sit on and read, to make a break and to talk. Bench and shelf = belf. Its three elements can be stacked on top of one another or can be combined extensively with each other. Thus, the user can create space as required, which is never arbitrarily and breaks out of the common orthogonality of a room thanks to Ellen\'s flowing forms. The mobile upholstery that can be rolled out upon Ellen enables the user to sit high aboveground or to use the floor for seating instead of remaining in the typical seating level all day long.Ellen wants to transform the office into a communicative space, allows cosiness and thus supports interpersonal exchange.

Ellen is a hybrid: For one thing it is a shelf which offers space to stow books and magazines, for another thing it is a bench to sit on and read, to make a break and to talk. Bench and shelf = belf. Its three elements can be stacked on top of one another or can be combined extensively with each other. Thus, the user can create space as required, which is never arbitrarily and breaks out of the common orthogonality of a room thanks to Ellen\'s flowing forms. The mobile upholstery that can be rolled out upon Ellen enables the user to sit high aboveground or to use the floor for seating instead of remaining in the typical seating level all day long.Ellen wants to transform the office into a communicative space, allows cosiness and thus supports interpersonal exchange.

Ellen is a hybrid: For one thing it is a shelf which offers space to stow books and magazines, for another thing it is a bench to sit on and read, to make a break and to talk. Bench and shelf = belf. Its three elements can be stacked on top of one another or can be combined extensively with each other. Thus, the user can create space as required, which is never arbitrarily and breaks out of the common orthogonality of a room thanks to Ellen\'s flowing forms. The mobile upholstery that can be rolled out upon Ellen enables the user to sit high aboveground or to use the floor for seating instead of remaining in the typical seating level all day long.Ellen wants to transform the office into a communicative space, allows cosiness and thus supports interpersonal exchange.

Woody is a single work space that can both spread out across the room and retreat into a slim, space saving column. It has three connected levels that want to be conquered and request its user to stay in motion. Thus the office worker is no longer condemned to remain seated but finally free to stand, to lean or to lounge during the work.Woody wants to be discovered and provokes new courses of action. Its branches do not just bring the wood into the office but also offer subtle storage area of quite a different nature. Working alone is possible as well as teamwork and just set apart by a single rotation. Woody provokes new ways of acting – the limits are not set by the furniture but by its user.

Woody is a single work space that can both spread out across the room and retreat into a slim, space saving column. It has three connected levels that want to be conquered and request its user to stay in motion. Thus the office worker is no longer condemned to remain seated but finally free to stand, to lean or to lounge during the work.Woody wants to be discovered and provokes new courses of action. Its branches do not just bring the wood into the office but also offer subtle storage area of quite a different nature. Working alone is possible as well as teamwork and just set apart by a single rotation. Woody provokes new ways of acting – the limits are not set by the furniture but by its user.

Woody is a single work space that can both spread out across the room and retreat into a slim, space saving column. It has three connected levels that want to be conquered and request its user to stay in motion. Thus the office worker is no longer condemned to remain seated but finally free to stand, to lean or to lounge during the work.Woody wants to be discovered and provokes new courses of action. Its branches do not just bring the wood into the office but also offer subtle storage area of quite a different nature. Working alone is possible as well as teamwork and just set apart by a single rotation. Woody provokes new ways of acting – the limits are not set by the furniture but by its user.

Woody is a single work space that can both spread out across the room and retreat into a slim, space saving column. It has three connected levels that want to be conquered and request its user to stay in motion. Thus the office worker is no longer condemned to remain seated but finally free to stand, to lean or to lounge during the work.Woody wants to be discovered and provokes new courses of action. Its branches do not just bring the wood into the office but also offer subtle storage area of quite a different nature. Working alone is possible as well as teamwork and just set apart by a single rotation. Woody provokes new ways of acting – the limits are not set by the furniture but by its user.

Woody is a single work space that can both spread out across the room and retreat into a slim, space saving column. It has three connected levels that want to be conquered and request its user to stay in motion. Thus the office worker is no longer condemned to remain seated but finally free to stand, to lean or to lounge during the work.Woody wants to be discovered and provokes new courses of action. Its branches do not just bring the wood into the office but also offer subtle storage area of quite a different nature. Working alone is possible as well as teamwork and just set apart by a single rotation. Woody provokes new ways of acting – the limits are not set by the furniture but by its user.

Woody is a single work space that can both spread out across the room and retreat into a slim, space saving column. It has three connected levels that want to be conquered and request its user to stay in motion. Thus the office worker is no longer condemned to remain seated but finally free to stand, to lean or to lounge during the work.Woody wants to be discovered and provokes new courses of action. Its branches do not just bring the wood into the office but also offer subtle storage area of quite a different nature. Working alone is possible as well as teamwork and just set apart by a single rotation. Woody provokes new ways of acting – the limits are not set by the furniture but by its user.

Woody is a single work space that can both spread out across the room and retreat into a slim, space saving column. It has three connected levels that want to be conquered and request its user to stay in motion. Thus the office worker is no longer condemned to remain seated but finally free to stand, to lean or to lounge during the work.Woody wants to be discovered and provokes new courses of action. Its branches do not just bring the wood into the office but also offer subtle storage area of quite a different nature. Working alone is possible as well as teamwork and just set apart by a single rotation. Woody provokes new ways of acting – the limits are not set by the furniture but by its user.

The folder as the essential element of an office gradually dies off. Once it did not work without it but nowadays even the square agencies are heading to work without paper. Huge archives, crammed with folders are shrinking to the size of a box, thanks to the hard drive.Folderlamp Phil gives those folders a second chance. It springs them from the shelf and bundles the folders to a reminiscence of good old times. Rid of their old appropriation, they are now enthroned above our heads and present everything in a new light.

The folder as the essential element of an office gradually dies off. Once it did not work without it but nowadays even the square agencies are heading to work without paper. Huge archives, crammed with folders are shrinking to the size of a box, thanks to the hard drive.Folderlamp Phil gives those folders a second chance. It springs them from the shelf and bundles the folders to a reminiscence of good old times. Rid of their old appropriation, they are now enthroned above our heads and present everything in a new light.

The folder as the essential element of an office gradually dies off. Once it did not work without it but nowadays even the square agencies are heading to work without paper. Huge archives, crammed with folders are shrinking to the size of a box, thanks to the hard drive.Folderlamp Phil gives those folders a second chance. It springs them from the shelf and bundles the folders to a reminiscence of good old times. Rid of their old appropriation, they are now enthroned above our heads and present everything in a new light.

The folder as the essential element of an office gradually dies off. Once it did not work without it but nowadays even the square agencies are heading to work without paper. Huge archives, crammed with folders are shrinking to the size of a box, thanks to the hard drive.Folderlamp Phil gives those folders a second chance. It springs them from the shelf and bundles the folders to a reminiscence of good old times. Rid of their old appropriation, they are now enthroned above our heads and present everything in a new light.

The folder as the essential element of an office gradually dies off. Once it did not work without it but nowadays even the square agencies are heading to work without paper. Huge archives, crammed with folders are shrinking to the size of a box, thanks to the hard drive.Folderlamp Phil gives those folders a second chance. It springs them from the shelf and bundles the folders to a reminiscence of good old times. Rid of their old appropriation, they are now enthroned above our heads and present everything in a new light.

»Sand without a box«
Installation on the staircase of the University square Halle, not realised

If sand lies safely inside the sandpit the roles are clear: Children play in it while adults are sitting around and get bored. The installation »Sand without a box« wants to reverse this principle: The sand shall be set free and pour over a public place. Architectural structures dissolve and a beach in the middle of the city spreads out. A huge staircase at the university square in Halle seems to be the ideal location: lots of people pass by and students are lounging on the stairs. 30 big sandbags shall be positioned on the staircase. With specially designed »sawing keys« passers-by can open and destroy the bags which means that the sand spreads out unhindered. A new and surreal landscape develops in which visitors can experience the sand and, if they are lucky, find small treasures.
»Sand without a box« is not realised due to a license for the location that is withdrawn in the last minute.

year: 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Sand without a box«
Installation on the staircase of the University square Halle, not realised

If sand lies safely inside the sandpit the roles are clear: Children play in it while adults are sitting around and get bored. The installation »Sand without a box« wants to reverse this principle: The sand shall be set free and pour over a public place. Architectural structures dissolve and a beach in the middle of the city spreads out. A huge staircase at the university square in Halle seems to be the ideal location: lots of people pass by and students are lounging on the stairs. 30 big sandbags shall be positioned on the staircase. With specially designed »sawing keys« passers-by can open and destroy the bags which means that the sand spreads out unhindered. A new and surreal landscape develops in which visitors can experience the sand and, if they are lucky, find small treasures.
»Sand without a box« is not realised due to a license for the location that is withdrawn in the last minute.

year: 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Sand without a box«
Installation on the staircase of the University square Halle, not realised

If sand lies safely inside the sandpit the roles are clear: Children play in it while adults are sitting around and get bored. The installation »Sand without a box« wants to reverse this principle: The sand shall be set free and pour over a public place. Architectural structures dissolve and a beach in the middle of the city spreads out. A huge staircase at the university square in Halle seems to be the ideal location: lots of people pass by and students are lounging on the stairs. 30 big sandbags shall be positioned on the staircase. With specially designed »sawing keys« passers-by can open and destroy the bags which means that the sand spreads out unhindered. A new and surreal landscape develops in which visitors can experience the sand and, if they are lucky, find small treasures.
»Sand without a box« is not realised due to a license for the location that is withdrawn in the last minute.

year: 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Sand without a box«
Installation on the staircase of the University square Halle, not realised

If sand lies safely inside the sandpit the roles are clear: Children play in it while adults are sitting around and get bored. The installation »Sand without a box« wants to reverse this principle: The sand shall be set free and pour over a public place. Architectural structures dissolve and a beach in the middle of the city spreads out. A huge staircase at the university square in Halle seems to be the ideal location: lots of people pass by and students are lounging on the stairs. 30 big sandbags shall be positioned on the staircase. With specially designed »sawing keys« passers-by can open and destroy the bags which means that the sand spreads out unhindered. A new and surreal landscape develops in which visitors can experience the sand and, if they are lucky, find small treasures.
»Sand without a box« is not realised due to a license for the location that is withdrawn in the last minute.

year: 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Sand without a box«
Installation on the staircase of the University square Halle, not realised

If sand lies safely inside the sandpit the roles are clear: Children play in it while adults are sitting around and get bored. The installation »Sand without a box« wants to reverse this principle: The sand shall be set free and pour over a public place. Architectural structures dissolve and a beach in the middle of the city spreads out. A huge staircase at the university square in Halle seems to be the ideal location: lots of people pass by and students are lounging on the stairs. 30 big sandbags shall be positioned on the staircase. With specially designed »sawing keys« passers-by can open and destroy the bags which means that the sand spreads out unhindered. A new and surreal landscape develops in which visitors can experience the sand and, if they are lucky, find small treasures.
»Sand without a box« is not realised due to a license for the location that is withdrawn in the last minute.

year: 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Sand without a box«
Installation on the staircase of the University square Halle, not realised

If sand lies safely inside the sandpit the roles are clear: Children play in it while adults are sitting around and get bored. The installation »Sand without a box« wants to reverse this principle: The sand shall be set free and pour over a public place. Architectural structures dissolve and a beach in the middle of the city spreads out. A huge staircase at the university square in Halle seems to be the ideal location: lots of people pass by and students are lounging on the stairs. 30 big sandbags shall be positioned on the staircase. With specially designed »sawing keys« passers-by can open and destroy the bags which means that the sand spreads out unhindered. A new and surreal landscape develops in which visitors can experience the sand and, if they are lucky, find small treasures.
»Sand without a box« is not realised due to a license for the location that is withdrawn in the last minute.

year: 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Sand without a box«
Installation on the staircase of the University square Halle, not realised

If sand lies safely inside the sandpit the roles are clear: Children play in it while adults are sitting around and get bored. The installation »Sand without a box« wants to reverse this principle: The sand shall be set free and pour over a public place. Architectural structures dissolve and a beach in the middle of the city spreads out. A huge staircase at the university square in Halle seems to be the ideal location: lots of people pass by and students are lounging on the stairs. 30 big sandbags shall be positioned on the staircase. With specially designed »sawing keys« passers-by can open and destroy the bags which means that the sand spreads out unhindered. A new and surreal landscape develops in which visitors can experience the sand and, if they are lucky, find small treasures.
»Sand without a box« is not realised due to a license for the location that is withdrawn in the last minute.

year: 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Sand without a box«
Installation on the staircase of the University square Halle, not realised

If sand lies safely inside the sandpit the roles are clear: Children play in it while adults are sitting around and get bored. The installation »Sand without a box« wants to reverse this principle: The sand shall be set free and pour over a public place. Architectural structures dissolve and a beach in the middle of the city spreads out. A huge staircase at the university square in Halle seems to be the ideal location: lots of people pass by and students are lounging on the stairs. 30 big sandbags shall be positioned on the staircase. With specially designed »sawing keys« passers-by can open and destroy the bags which means that the sand spreads out unhindered. A new and surreal landscape develops in which visitors can experience the sand and, if they are lucky, find small treasures.
»Sand without a box« is not realised due to a license for the location that is withdrawn in the last minute.

year: 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

A children\'s self made shack is a place where they can retreat into their own world and do whatever they want. It is created spontaneously and disappears as fast as it was made. The installation »Shack of air« gives adults the chance to experience this sentiment again: the shack is no static construct but a place full of translucent bags, filled with air. With every gust of wind locations appear and disappear. A bar and some music accompanies this installation and invites passers-by to stay. They are hiding themselves and their perspective changes all the time.The event is well-visited and exceeds all our expectations.

date: 06. 06. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

A children\'s self made shack is a place where they can retreat into their own world and do whatever they want. It is created spontaneously and disappears as fast as it was made. The installation »Shack of air« gives adults the chance to experience this sentiment again: the shack is no static construct but a place full of translucent bags, filled with air. With every gust of wind locations appear and disappear. A bar and some music accompanies this installation and invites passers-by to stay. They are hiding themselves and their perspective changes all the time.The event is well-visited and exceeds all our expectations.

date: 06. 06. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

A children\'s self made shack is a place where they can retreat into their own world and do whatever they want. It is created spontaneously and disappears as fast as it was made. The installation »Shack of air« gives adults the chance to experience this sentiment again: the shack is no static construct but a place full of translucent bags, filled with air. With every gust of wind locations appear and disappear. A bar and some music accompanies this installation and invites passers-by to stay. They are hiding themselves and their perspective changes all the time.The event is well-visited and exceeds all our expectations.

date: 06. 06. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

A children\'s self made shack is a place where they can retreat into their own world and do whatever they want. It is created spontaneously and disappears as fast as it was made. The installation »Shack of air« gives adults the chance to experience this sentiment again: the shack is no static construct but a place full of translucent bags, filled with air. With every gust of wind locations appear and disappear. A bar and some music accompanies this installation and invites passers-by to stay. They are hiding themselves and their perspective changes all the time.The event is well-visited and exceeds all our expectations.

date: 06. 06. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

A children\'s self made shack is a place where they can retreat into their own world and do whatever they want. It is created spontaneously and disappears as fast as it was made. The installation »Shack of air« gives adults the chance to experience this sentiment again: the shack is no static construct but a place full of translucent bags, filled with air. With every gust of wind locations appear and disappear. A bar and some music accompanies this installation and invites passers-by to stay. They are hiding themselves and their perspective changes all the time.The event is well-visited and exceeds all our expectations.

date: 06. 06. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

A children\'s self made shack is a place where they can retreat into their own world and do whatever they want. It is created spontaneously and disappears as fast as it was made. The installation »Shack of air« gives adults the chance to experience this sentiment again: the shack is no static construct but a place full of translucent bags, filled with air. With every gust of wind locations appear and disappear. A bar and some music accompanies this installation and invites passers-by to stay. They are hiding themselves and their perspective changes all the time.The event is well-visited and exceeds all our expectations.

date: 06. 06. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

A children\'s self made shack is a place where they can retreat into their own world and do whatever they want. It is created spontaneously and disappears as fast as it was made. The installation »Shack of air« gives adults the chance to experience this sentiment again: the shack is no static construct but a place full of translucent bags, filled with air. With every gust of wind locations appear and disappear. A bar and some music accompanies this installation and invites passers-by to stay. They are hiding themselves and their perspective changes all the time.The event is well-visited and exceeds all our expectations.

date: 06. 06. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

A children\'s self made shack is a place where they can retreat into their own world and do whatever they want. It is created spontaneously and disappears as fast as it was made. The installation »Shack of air« gives adults the chance to experience this sentiment again: the shack is no static construct but a place full of translucent bags, filled with air. With every gust of wind locations appear and disappear. A bar and some music accompanies this installation and invites passers-by to stay. They are hiding themselves and their perspective changes all the time.The event is well-visited and exceeds all our expectations.

date: 06. 06. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

he children\'s game hopscotch (which is called »heaven and hell« in Germany) is one of the most urban games and means first of all movement. One jumps from square to square and may not touch a line lest he should go to hell. The only way to make adults move in a childish manner is to put something into their way. So a path of 50 meters along the botanical garden is flood and small islands of different heights are put inside. If somebody wants to reach the other side without getting wet he has to jump from island to island. The title »heaven and hell« also plays with contrasts and decisions. To emphasize that the river in this installation is black while the islands are white. Furthermore those white styrofoam-cubes are printed with sayings or quotations that refer to the title. Indecisive visitors can use those cubes as seats and buy a specially designed »Yes-No-stone« which is thrown like a coin and makes decisions for them.
The event reached a broad public and got lots of positive feedback.

date: 04. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

he children\'s game hopscotch (which is called »heaven and hell« in Germany) is one of the most urban games and means first of all movement. One jumps from square to square and may not touch a line lest he should go to hell. The only way to make adults move in a childish manner is to put something into their way. So a path of 50 meters along the botanical garden is flood and small islands of different heights are put inside. If somebody wants to reach the other side without getting wet he has to jump from island to island. The title »heaven and hell« also plays with contrasts and decisions. To emphasize that the river in this installation is black while the islands are white. Furthermore those white styrofoam-cubes are printed with sayings or quotations that refer to the title. Indecisive visitors can use those cubes as seats and buy a specially designed »Yes-No-stone« which is thrown like a coin and makes decisions for them.
The event reached a broad public and got lots of positive feedback.

date: 04. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

he children\'s game hopscotch (which is called »heaven and hell« in Germany) is one of the most urban games and means first of all movement. One jumps from square to square and may not touch a line lest he should go to hell. The only way to make adults move in a childish manner is to put something into their way. So a path of 50 meters along the botanical garden is flood and small islands of different heights are put inside. If somebody wants to reach the other side without getting wet he has to jump from island to island. The title »heaven and hell« also plays with contrasts and decisions. To emphasize that the river in this installation is black while the islands are white. Furthermore those white styrofoam-cubes are printed with sayings or quotations that refer to the title. Indecisive visitors can use those cubes as seats and buy a specially designed »Yes-No-stone« which is thrown like a coin and makes decisions for them.
The event reached a broad public and got lots of positive feedback.

date: 04. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

he children\'s game hopscotch (which is called »heaven and hell« in Germany) is one of the most urban games and means first of all movement. One jumps from square to square and may not touch a line lest he should go to hell. The only way to make adults move in a childish manner is to put something into their way. So a path of 50 meters along the botanical garden is flood and small islands of different heights are put inside. If somebody wants to reach the other side without getting wet he has to jump from island to island. The title »heaven and hell« also plays with contrasts and decisions. To emphasize that the river in this installation is black while the islands are white. Furthermore those white styrofoam-cubes are printed with sayings or quotations that refer to the title. Indecisive visitors can use those cubes as seats and buy a specially designed »Yes-No-stone« which is thrown like a coin and makes decisions for them.
The event reached a broad public and got lots of positive feedback.

date: 04. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

he children\'s game hopscotch (which is called »heaven and hell« in Germany) is one of the most urban games and means first of all movement. One jumps from square to square and may not touch a line lest he should go to hell. The only way to make adults move in a childish manner is to put something into their way. So a path of 50 meters along the botanical garden is flood and small islands of different heights are put inside. If somebody wants to reach the other side without getting wet he has to jump from island to island. The title »heaven and hell« also plays with contrasts and decisions. To emphasize that the river in this installation is black while the islands are white. Furthermore those white styrofoam-cubes are printed with sayings or quotations that refer to the title. Indecisive visitors can use those cubes as seats and buy a specially designed »Yes-No-stone« which is thrown like a coin and makes decisions for them.
The event reached a broad public and got lots of positive feedback.

date: 04. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

he children\'s game hopscotch (which is called »heaven and hell« in Germany) is one of the most urban games and means first of all movement. One jumps from square to square and may not touch a line lest he should go to hell. The only way to make adults move in a childish manner is to put something into their way. So a path of 50 meters along the botanical garden is flood and small islands of different heights are put inside. If somebody wants to reach the other side without getting wet he has to jump from island to island. The title »heaven and hell« also plays with contrasts and decisions. To emphasize that the river in this installation is black while the islands are white. Furthermore those white styrofoam-cubes are printed with sayings or quotations that refer to the title. Indecisive visitors can use those cubes as seats and buy a specially designed »Yes-No-stone« which is thrown like a coin and makes decisions for them.
The event reached a broad public and got lots of positive feedback.

date: 04. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

he children\'s game hopscotch (which is called »heaven and hell« in Germany) is one of the most urban games and means first of all movement. One jumps from square to square and may not touch a line lest he should go to hell. The only way to make adults move in a childish manner is to put something into their way. So a path of 50 meters along the botanical garden is flood and small islands of different heights are put inside. If somebody wants to reach the other side without getting wet he has to jump from island to island. The title »heaven and hell« also plays with contrasts and decisions. To emphasize that the river in this installation is black while the islands are white. Furthermore those white styrofoam-cubes are printed with sayings or quotations that refer to the title. Indecisive visitors can use those cubes as seats and buy a specially designed »Yes-No-stone« which is thrown like a coin and makes decisions for them.
The event reached a broad public and got lots of positive feedback.

date: 04. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

he children\'s game hopscotch (which is called »heaven and hell« in Germany) is one of the most urban games and means first of all movement. One jumps from square to square and may not touch a line lest he should go to hell. The only way to make adults move in a childish manner is to put something into their way. So a path of 50 meters along the botanical garden is flood and small islands of different heights are put inside. If somebody wants to reach the other side without getting wet he has to jump from island to island. The title »heaven and hell« also plays with contrasts and decisions. To emphasize that the river in this installation is black while the islands are white. Furthermore those white styrofoam-cubes are printed with sayings or quotations that refer to the title. Indecisive visitors can use those cubes as seats and buy a specially designed »Yes-No-stone« which is thrown like a coin and makes decisions for them.
The event reached a broad public and got lots of positive feedback.

date: 04. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Played off – does not everybody feel like playing?«Annual exhibition of Burg Giebichenstein, university of art and design Halle

Three installations in urban space want to examine the question if adults can be seduced to a kind of playing which is free of rules and forces. Therefore, we picked three archetypical children\'s games as initial points: the sandpit – the shack – hopscotch.An exhibition taking place on our campus terminates our project and presents the events. Walking along a large city map of Halle visitors can watch the film to each installation at the adequate spot. White styrofoam cubes give some information about the project and invite people to sit or play with them. Our bar serves visitors with drinks and with answers to emerged questions.
The conclusion of the Played Off-Trilogy is that former speculations were confirmed: Seducing adults to a free form of playing is hard but not impossible.

date: 18. – 20. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Played off – does not everybody feel like playing?«Annual exhibition of Burg Giebichenstein, university of art and design Halle

Three installations in urban space want to examine the question if adults can be seduced to a kind of playing which is free of rules and forces. Therefore, we picked three archetypical children\'s games as initial points: the sandpit – the shack – hopscotch.An exhibition taking place on our campus terminates our project and presents the events. Walking along a large city map of Halle visitors can watch the film to each installation at the adequate spot. White styrofoam cubes give some information about the project and invite people to sit or play with them. Our bar serves visitors with drinks and with answers to emerged questions.
The conclusion of the Played Off-Trilogy is that former speculations were confirmed: Seducing adults to a free form of playing is hard but not impossible.

date: 18. – 20. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Played off – does not everybody feel like playing?«Annual exhibition of Burg Giebichenstein, university of art and design Halle

Three installations in urban space want to examine the question if adults can be seduced to a kind of playing which is free of rules and forces. Therefore, we picked three archetypical children\'s games as initial points: the sandpit – the shack – hopscotch.An exhibition taking place on our campus terminates our project and presents the events. Walking along a large city map of Halle visitors can watch the film to each installation at the adequate spot. White styrofoam cubes give some information about the project and invite people to sit or play with them. Our bar serves visitors with drinks and with answers to emerged questions.
The conclusion of the Played Off-Trilogy is that former speculations were confirmed: Seducing adults to a free form of playing is hard but not impossible.

date: 18. – 20. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Played off – does not everybody feel like playing?«Annual exhibition of Burg Giebichenstein, university of art and design Halle

Three installations in urban space want to examine the question if adults can be seduced to a kind of playing which is free of rules and forces. Therefore, we picked three archetypical children\'s games as initial points: the sandpit – the shack – hopscotch.An exhibition taking place on our campus terminates our project and presents the events. Walking along a large city map of Halle visitors can watch the film to each installation at the adequate spot. White styrofoam cubes give some information about the project and invite people to sit or play with them. Our bar serves visitors with drinks and with answers to emerged questions.
The conclusion of the Played Off-Trilogy is that former speculations were confirmed: Seducing adults to a free form of playing is hard but not impossible.

date: 18. – 20. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Played off – does not everybody feel like playing?«Annual exhibition of Burg Giebichenstein, university of art and design Halle

Three installations in urban space want to examine the question if adults can be seduced to a kind of playing which is free of rules and forces. Therefore, we picked three archetypical children\'s games as initial points: the sandpit – the shack – hopscotch.An exhibition taking place on our campus terminates our project and presents the events. Walking along a large city map of Halle visitors can watch the film to each installation at the adequate spot. White styrofoam cubes give some information about the project and invite people to sit or play with them. Our bar serves visitors with drinks and with answers to emerged questions.
The conclusion of the Played Off-Trilogy is that former speculations were confirmed: Seducing adults to a free form of playing is hard but not impossible.

date: 18. – 20. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Played off – does not everybody feel like playing?«Annual exhibition of Burg Giebichenstein, university of art and design Halle

Three installations in urban space want to examine the question if adults can be seduced to a kind of playing which is free of rules and forces. Therefore, we picked three archetypical children\'s games as initial points: the sandpit – the shack – hopscotch.An exhibition taking place on our campus terminates our project and presents the events. Walking along a large city map of Halle visitors can watch the film to each installation at the adequate spot. White styrofoam cubes give some information about the project and invite people to sit or play with them. Our bar serves visitors with drinks and with answers to emerged questions.
The conclusion of the Played Off-Trilogy is that former speculations were confirmed: Seducing adults to a free form of playing is hard but not impossible.

date: 18. – 20. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Played off – does not everybody feel like playing?«Annual exhibition of Burg Giebichenstein, university of art and design Halle

Three installations in urban space want to examine the question if adults can be seduced to a kind of playing which is free of rules and forces. Therefore, we picked three archetypical children\'s games as initial points: the sandpit – the shack – hopscotch.An exhibition taking place on our campus terminates our project and presents the events. Walking along a large city map of Halle visitors can watch the film to each installation at the adequate spot. White styrofoam cubes give some information about the project and invite people to sit or play with them. Our bar serves visitors with drinks and with answers to emerged questions.
The conclusion of the Played Off-Trilogy is that former speculations were confirmed: Seducing adults to a free form of playing is hard but not impossible.

date: 18. – 20. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

»Played off – does not everybody feel like playing?«Annual exhibition of Burg Giebichenstein, university of art and design Halle

Three installations in urban space want to examine the question if adults can be seduced to a kind of playing which is free of rules and forces. Therefore, we picked three archetypical children\'s games as initial points: the sandpit – the shack – hopscotch.An exhibition taking place on our campus terminates our project and presents the events. Walking along a large city map of Halle visitors can watch the film to each installation at the adequate spot. White styrofoam cubes give some information about the project and invite people to sit or play with them. Our bar serves visitors with drinks and with answers to emerged questions.
The conclusion of the Played Off-Trilogy is that former speculations were confirmed: Seducing adults to a free form of playing is hard but not impossible.

date: 18. – 20. 07. 2008

Part of the installation series »Ausgespielt«, realised together with Eva Felder, Charlotte Janus, Birthe Mlynczak, Kater Lezmann and Anne Theiß

Experimental movie which was realised in in the course of the European film forum. We were asked to realise a film within 24 hours. The film should deal with the topic »European stereotypes – everybody knows everything of everyone«.

Anna-Katharina and Isabelle-Franziska Löhn, sisters,
partners and designer.
Born in Halle, both of them studied at the art academy
Burg Giebichenstein Halle with specialization on design
of playing and learning/industrial design. This did not
lead to classical toy design but rather to a free and
playful design approach for products and installations.
Sör see themselves as conceptual re-thinkers that call fundamentals into question and offer new ways of acting
in everyday life. At the same time Sör are esthetes that
want to bring their ambitions into a simple, still
expressive form.

Office technology has turned mobile – so it’s high time we adapted also the furniture to our new needs, sisters Anna-Katharina and Isabelle-Franziska Löhn are convinced. In their degree thesis at Burg Giebichenstein they explore the question of »How much desk space do we still need and how do we write at it?« Their attempt at finding an answer to this is their Woody work space: The classic, bulky desk has been transformed into a light and mobile construction made of cherry- and flexible plywood. It is suitable for working alone or in a team, standing, cowering, leaning back and relaxing. SNB

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